Typical price
$145/night
$580 total
East Asia cruises
East Asia Loop: Busan (Best Balance)
⚓ Busan
Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. South Korea-focused routing.
☾4–5 nights
Baoshan (Shanghai)
East Asia
1 port
3 sea days
Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $145/night. with most departures landing in the $127-$176/night band. across 25 tracked sailings.
Normal range
$127-$176/night
$507-$704 total
Lowest recent fare
$110/night
$439 total
Comparison set
25 sailings
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Best upcoming sailings
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Best overall value
MSC Bellissima • MSC Cruises
4-night East Asia Loop: Busan
Aug 31, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026 • Shanghai ↔
From $479
$120/night
Great deal
↓35% below typical
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All upcoming departures
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June 2026
Median price/night
$153
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
17% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
July 2026
Median price/night
$203
3 sailings
Upcoming departures
9% above itinerary median
3 priced departures tracked
August 2026
Median price/night
$143
3 sailings
Upcoming departures
23% below itinerary median
3 priced departures tracked
September 2026
Median price/night
$136
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
7% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
October 2026
Median price/night
$121
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
January 2027
Median price/night
$155
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
9% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
February 2027
Median price/night
$202
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
March 2027
Median price/night
$120
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
April 2027
Median price/night
$141
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
11% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
June 2027
Median price/night
$150
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
19% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
July 2027
Priciest
Median price/night
$205
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
10% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
August 2027
Median price/night
$187
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
September 2027
Median price/night
$150
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
January 2028
Median price/night
$179
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
74% above itinerary median
2 priced departures tracked
March 2028
Cheapest
Median price/night
$110
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
Typical value
1 priced departures tracked
Route overview
How this route is built
4–5 nights · 1 port calls · 3 sea days · 1 countries
1 port calls across South Korea · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 4-night route.
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Embark in Baoshan (Shanghai), Shanghai or Hong Kong
Embarkation ports can vary by sailing
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Disembark in Baoshan (Shanghai) or Shanghai
Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing
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Alternatives
Compare nearby alternatives
Nearby options in the same planning set, with price and trip-shape tradeoffs called out so you can compare without restarting your search.
East Asia One-Way via Incheon & Keelung (Rare Variant)
3 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $221
$74-$148/night typical
East Asia One-Way via Busan & Keelung (Rare Variant)
3 nights
Higher typical pricing for similar trip length
From $1,288
$432-$985/night typical
From $409
$120-$152/night typical
From $389
$102-$139/night typical
From $419
$135-$165/night typical
From $551
$155-$205/night typical
FAQ
What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.